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    Psychology

    This free course, Attachment in the early years, covers theory and research in the area of attachment in early childhood. In the 1950s, John Bowlby was the first person to develop a theory about the significance of early attachments between caregivers and very young children. His work has stimulated a massive and very productive field of research with important implications for childcar…
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    Floorbooks

    Introduction to Floorbooks, an interactive course.  On this course you will learn about:  How to listen to children  How to set up your Floorbook  How to obtain breadth and balance in your planning and documentation For further details please follow this link
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    Floorbooks

    This course has been designed for people who have had started to use a Floorbook but are looking to improve the quality of their documentation. On this course you will learn about: The features to monitor the quality of a Floorbook  How to manage time to do the Floorbook  The resources and the adult role required for a high quality Floorbook For further deta…
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    Teaching & Learning

    Introduction to Talking Tubs, an interactive course.  On this course you will learn about::  The purpose of a Talking Tub  The benefits of a Talking Tub  The practical issues of how to create a Talking Tub  Examples of Talking Tubs in action For further details please follow this link
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    Teaching & Learning

    This course is designed to follow on from the Introduction to Talking Tubs module. On this course you will learn about: The type of objects to include in your Talking Tub  How to promote higher order thinking skills (HOTS)  Questioning vs conversation  Talking Tubs with non-verbal children For further details please follow this link
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    Nature pedagogy

    Take a Journey into Nature with Claire. On this course you will learn about: The four fundamental elements which influence the way we work with children  The four features to consider how to structure learning in your setting  The Theory of Loose Parts  The Theory of Play Affordance For further details please follow this link

    Floorbooks

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about Floorbooks with Infants and toddlers. During this webinar you will learn about:  How to use a Floorbook with infants and toddlers, exploring their methods of communication including gestures and body language Relational ontology 3 voices: the child, the parent/carer and the practitioner Revisiting the Floorbook wit…

    Teaching & Learning

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about the Adult Role looking at Interaction vs Interference. During this webinar you will learn about:  Interaction and the human connection  Children's rights and the role of the adult  Putting pedagogy into practice  The role of body language For further details please follow this link

    Floorbooks

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about how to improve the quality of Floorbooks.  During this webinar you will learn about: The difference between a journal and Floorbook What to and what not to document The quality indicators relevant to a good Floorbook For further details please follow this link

    2 Year Olds

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about Participatory Planning through Schema.  During this webinar you will learn about:   The importance of giving children the confidence to explore on their own How to support children in their learning and development through Schema How to utilise the motivational drive of young children The use of schema as a planning…
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    Teaching & Learning

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about Mind Mapping. During this webinar you will learn about:  The mind mapping concept  2D and 3D mind mapping with young children  A demonstration of how to build the mind map with children representing the mind map in the Floorbook For further details please follow this link

    Leadership & Management

    This online course will support all practitioners working with children to understand the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).  You will gain knowledge and practical ideas about examining particular UNCRC articles relevant to the early years community, how the UNCRC links with current early years legislation, discovering the difference between wants and nee…
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    Risk

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about risk. During this webinar you will learn about:  Acceptable 'risk' and benefit risk management in early years education  The concept of risky play and creating an aspirational culture that embraces risk  Involving children in the risk management process  The benefits of equipping children with the skills they ne…

    Equality and Inclusion

    Identify and support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) What will I learn? It is crucial for children with SEND that their needs are identified as early as possible. Giving them the support they require from the earliest stages will help them achieve their full potential. This NDNA online course gives practitioners a clear and basic understanding…
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    Nature pedagogy

    An on demand webinar by Claire Warden about Nature and the Brain.    During this webinar you will learn about: The importance of the natural world helping the brain to flourish and thrive Nurture or nature The effect of noise exposure on children The impact of exercise on learning The effect of sunlight and the influence of the natural world For…